If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Great is available in Australia on Stan and The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon Channel, and in the US on Hulu and YouTube TV right now. Across 3 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Elle Fanning is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Stan — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Great earns its spot. The Great does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia. Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult lead a cast with the timing to make it work. Across 3 seasons (2020–2023), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. What keeps The Great from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Great. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is the obvious comparison, but The Great earns its own place alongside it. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Elle Fanning anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

The Great was cancelled in 2023, created by Tony McNamara — and 3 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.